MK2 Crew Lander GN&C Modeling & Simulation Engineer II
About The Position
This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The team is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a member of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team, you will focus on Modeling & Simulation and contribute to multidisciplinary models and simulations for spacecraft operating between Earth and the Moon. You will work with software-in-the-loop simulations, hardware-in-the-loop labs, and on-vehicle simulations, collaborating closely with subsystem and spacecraft systems engineers on subsystem boundaries, interfaces, and technical performance measures. The position calls for technical expertise, leadership, sound technical judgment, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safe human spaceflight.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- At least 2 years of software development and debugging experience, particularly in C/C++, Rust, and Simulink.
- Experience modeling GN&C components and analyzing GN&C subsystem or component performance through simulation, testing, or analytical methods.
- Familiarity with rigid body dynamics, fluid mechanics, and first-principles physics-based mathematical models.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks and Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines such as GitLab.
- Experience with configuration management.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary and familiarity with software verification approaches.
- Experience developing software for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Familiarity with auto-coding Simulink to C++.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with verification and validation of aerospace simulations and models.
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining simulation models, including plant physics, sensors, and actuators.
- Familiarity with DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, or similar guidelines.
- Experience using AI to augment workflows, processes, and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop tools to design, build, deploy, and support simulation infrastructure.
- Develop and integrate multidisciplinary models for a multi-vehicle simulation using C/C++, Rust, Simulink, and NASA’s TRICK framework.
- Deliver simulations collaboratively to customers to inform decisions and ensure requirements are met.
- Work with engineers across disciplines to assist with and ensure model validation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
